Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Name: Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Brand: Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme
SKU: 45085

What is unique about Franschhoek is the high but good acidity, according to winemaker JD Rossouw. Expressive tropical aromas tinged with capsicum open up to attractive Cape gooseberry, grapefruit and pineapple fruit flavours balanced bya lively but gentle coated acidity that follows through to a beautifully fresh finish of pleasing length. A hint of Semillon adds breadth and fills the mid-palate.

A delicious accompaniment to prawns on the braai, teriyakisalmon, creamy mussels or chicken wraps.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Franschhoek Cellar

winemaker : Richard Duckitt

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Herbaceous

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Optimally intended for enjoyment in the vibrant freshness of youth, yet may be cellared for up to 4 years from vintage.

Inspiration: The Statue de Femme is a graceful monument built in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the French Huguenots in the Cape and stands surrounded by a beautiful rose garden. It displays simplicity and elegance with unmistakable reflections of historic French influences. Just like this Sauvignon Blanc.

in the vineyard : The grapes were sourced from specially selected cool pockets of vineyards with extended sunlight for long, slow ripening in Franschhoek, as well as Darling, Durbanville and Stellenbosch. The vineyards were planted on very particular soil types to allow for optimum vine growth balance and quality.

in the cellar : Made in reductive style excluding exposure to oxygen at all stages to diminish any loss of inherent grape aromas and flavours with gentle prolonged cold fermentation in stainless steel to ensure expressive fruit aromas. Lees contact encourages richness and complexity on the palate.

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